Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) faces significant challenges in establishing its Arizona plant, including complex US regulatory requirements and high chemical supply costs. CEO C.C. Wei attributed delays to lengthy permitting processes and supply chain issues, suggesting that advanced chip technology may not be deployed in the US until later than expected. Despite these hurdles, Wei remains optimistic about meeting Taiwan's quality standards. With substantial support from the US government, TSMC hopes to mitigate reliance on Asia, although operational complexities persist in the American market.
...the US regulatory environment is more complex than Taiwan's, leading to longer timelines and higher costs for TSMC's Arizona project.
Chemical supply costs in the US are significantly higher, requiring transportation from Taiwan to California and then to Arizona, adding logistical complications.
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